The negative force is the
same as
tama guna, and the
positive is satva guna. However, there is another force,
raja guna, which has
no polarity and is neutral. But it is this force that creates
movement in the universe (consciousness). The movement or desire (raja
guna) arises in the consciousness. According to the dominating
force (positive or negative), the consciousness is bent toward that
polarity.

If the
tama guna (negative
force) is dominating, the consciousness is bent toward the
crudifying (hell)
tendencies. But if the positive force (satva
guna) is dominating, it is bent toward happiness, joy, and
freedom (heaven).

However, in the state of
complete objectivity (Pure
Consciousness)the consciousness becomes a witness entity. The
desires (raja guna)
arise and evolve into negative and positive aspects in the universe
but the consciousness itself stays untouched by these activities and
free from any influences in the universe. In such a state a person
becomes involved in busy activities while always knowing he is not
the activity and the doer but merely observes them as they proceed. He only learns from those activities without being affected by them.

Such a state has been
called by many names, such as being centered,
Pure Consciousness, Witness Consciousness, etc. In our
Greatest Sign and HOSH Sign, it is the state in the very
center of the signs, where a person is beyond any influences out of
that center. It is only in this center that a consciousness knows
all and perceives all with complete freedom and detachment.

Such a person might come
out of this center once in awhile just to accomplish some objectives
and/or learn some new lessons, but it is only in this center that
the significance of all things, including his activities, can be
fully perceived.

That is why
meditation is
helpful to clarify the situation of a person, because the process of
meditation
is to take one away from the influences of these forces to the
center or state of objectivity of the Soul. Only in this center can
a person clearly see the truth. But those who have not mastered the
influences of these forces will be under their influences any time
they come out of their meditation.

As they practice and
realize this process of becoming objective and then involved in
activities and losing their objectivity, little by little they will
master themselves and will not be affected by these forces even in
the middle of busy activities. They will stay centered and objective
in all situations.

However, without
knowledge of the
Eternal
Divine Path, this awesome power might be misdirected and
misused thus bringing suffering to the person and others. But by
understanding how this knowledge and
energy should be
utilized, such a person can be beneficial in the progress of the
universe toward its goal.